On a related note, I subscribe to what I believe is the very lowest priced
"dial 1+" service at home. The company is GTC Telecom
http://www.gtctelecom.com/bus_longdistance.asp and they charge 5 cents a minute 24/7 with no monthly fee, monthly minimum or minimum connect time. On the downside, no miles!

But considering MCI's less generous offers than in the past, combined with their horrible customer service, I rather save the money.